Indianola, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Indianola, Pittsburg County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Indianola?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Pittsburg forecast zone and Pittsburg County — the most common reported hazard around Indianola, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (62 days) and excessive heat (51 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 147 | Jun 2026 | Jun 7, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 62 | May 2025 | Jan 10, 2020 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 51 | Aug 2024 | Aug 1, 2011 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 32 | Mar 2026 | Sep 20, 2021 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $7.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2013 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Dec 2018 | Dec 27, 2015 · 1 death |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2025 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Pittsburg forecast zone and Pittsburg County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Indianola?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 71 miles north. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Indianola | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 71 mi north | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 80 mi east | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 86 mi west | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Indianola
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 139 tornadoes within 25 miles of Indianola, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on September 14, 1957, which passed about 23 miles west-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2025, which passed about 14 miles south of town.
Hail: 412 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 47 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on June 16, 1997.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Indianola's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Indianola radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Indianola, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 71 miles north. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Indianola?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Indianola the lowest scan from KINX is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Indianola free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Indianola, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Hartshorne, OK radar 25 mi
- Checotah, OK radar 26 mi
- Wetumka, OK radar 27 mi
- Morris, OK radar 31 mi
- Wilburton, OK radar 32 mi
- Okmulgee, OK radar 33 mi